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ArtCampus CultureCulture
September 11, 2020

Creativity benefits mental health in times of isolation

By McKenzie Heileman
Many Boise State students, no matter the major, find creative forms with which to express themselves and find comfort, especially during times of isolation. Jillian Kelley, a senior social work major, is currently working on a painting for a friend who is…
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Culture
September 10, 2020

Theater majors find new ways to develop and maintain their craft amidst coronavirus restrictions

By McKenzie Heileman
So much of a theatre major’s work depends on other people: performing with and for them. Due to the coronavirus pandemic, theatre majors are adapting to new ways of showcasing their craft. According to Grace Ward, a senior theatre major at Boise State, studying…
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Culture
September 9, 2020

Navigating mental health as a local community during a global pandemic

By McKenzie Heileman
Our modern society has never experienced a stressor quite like the current pandemic. It is uncertain and unexpected grounds for everyone, and that can have tremendous effects on people’s mental health, including Boise State students, staff and faculty. According…
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Culture
September 4, 2020

Education majors navigate student teaching in a world limited by COVID-19

By McKenzie Heileman
Education majors at Boise State have different responsibilities than most students. In order to obtain their degree, they must go to local Boise schools and participate in student-teaching, where they learn how to teach in a hands-on environment. With COVID-19…
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Campus CultureCulture
September 4, 2020

School spirit and campus morale take a huge hit with new COVID-19 sporting and event restrictions

By McKenzie Heileman
With cancelled sports seasons, events and a limited number of students and university personnel on campus, Boise State’s morale is scarce compared to previous years. Campus is experiencing a major culture loss due to the lack of traffic that is usually on campus this time…
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Opinion
September 1, 2020

Opinion: Three books by Black authors to educate yourself on the Black experience

By McKenzie Heileman
Now more than ever, we are talking about race. As a white woman, I am often sheltered from the realities of the experiences of those different from myself. This is not how my world should be structured and I am aiming to change that. I want to shape my viewpoint of the…
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Culture
August 23, 2020

Boise State offers dance classes for the beginner and advanced student alike

By McKenzie Heileman
Boise State offers dance classes for those interested through their dance minor program. The dance program welcomes any students from any major, according to Marla Hansen, director of the dance minor program. Hansen teaches all the classical ballet and pointe…
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